St Chad's Community Hub

03/03/2024

As the weather is getting better and the growing season is fast approaching, why not come down and join us

16/08/2023

This Saturday, everyone welcome

30/07/2023

30/07/2023

It was a fantastic day yesterday out exploring the Yorkshire dales. St Chad's have partnered with WAVE Adventure to provide free quality family adventure sessions for families living in TwTH, funded by Tonge with the Haulgh Big Local. Transport provided for out of area trips. Poster in with photos for information about future sessions. Contact Wave Adventure to book onto upcoming sessions.
We know it's tough at the moment, everything costs so much, but don't let that stop you having quality family time together. Come and join us! ☺️

23/05/2023

Does anyone have any unused mobile phones that could be a lifeline to our customers? If you do, please drop them off at Tonge Moor U CAN on a Monday or Thursday.

12/05/2023

Busy Bee Gardening Project and Seven Acres Men in Sheds have recently received some very touching feedback from Turton Primary Care Network and a mum whose son attends and we wanted to share it with you.

"St Chads has had such an impact on the patients I have signposted. As a social prescriber it is very difficult to find somewhere within the Turton area which can accommodate and adapt to assist an adult with any form of mild learning difficulties. St Chads (Geoff in particular) welcomed myself and my colleague to look around and see what was available for our patients. I then got two referrals for two young gentlemen who both had mild learning difficulties. From the start Geoff welcomed them to the groups, and most importantly kept them engaged. St Chads and Seven Acres Men in Sheds adapted and accommodated to their needs on an individual basis which in turn maintained their independence. The impact this had on one particular patient stretched to his family carer who now has time to herself knowing her son is in safe hands and enjoying himself twice a week. I cannot stress the impact this has in being a lifeline for patients who would normally be left to live a solitary life. St Chads is now my 'go to' referral for any social inclusion. The work they do goes over and above."
Alison Warner
Social prescribing link worker
Turton Primary Care Network

"Joseph is absolutely loving his experience with men in sheds. Neil seems to be his mentor and has worked with Joseph on a couple of projects, allowing him to explore and express his creative talents. Martin has been very thorough in assessing Joe’s ability to work safely in the environment. Geoff though mainly involved in the horticulture side, was our first point of contact and as such has been very welcoming and guided Joseph to the right team, and still shows interest in his achievements. I cannot praise everybody enough. Joseph is preparing to leave Lifebridge this summer, the 19-25 educational provision for adults with EHCP. I am very grateful, at this major crossroads in his life, that Joseph seems to have slotted right in with “Seven Acres Men in sheds” at St Chad’s. Thank you so much"
Elspeth Henry, Joe's mum.

12/05/2023

Just one week to go until St Chads Community hub launches their new project with WAVE Adventure
Free family adventure sessions starting 20th May, every fortnight on Saturdays.

12/05/2023

05/05/2023

Here is just one example of the great work our Men in Sheds group do.If any one would like it either for their own garden or a community group it's £200. It's wooden with wrought iron ends. The group also do commissions so get in touch if you have anything you need designing/building

21/04/2023

Reminder of our community activities schedule

Mondays 10am - 4pm: Busy Bee gardening group and Seven Acres Men in Sheds

Tuesdays: AM Slimming World sessions

Wednesdays: Fortnightly lunch club, quiz and bingo. Next lunch club is 26th April at 11.30 - 1pm
PM - late afternoon slimming world

Thursdays: 10am -4pm Busy Bee Growers gardening and Seven Acres Men in Sheds
Community Cafe 11.30am - 2pm

Friday's: 10am - 12noon Arts on Prescription

Starting 20th May Family Adventure sessions, Fortnightly on Saturdays 12 pm - 2pm

We also have some food forages booked in, dates to follow